The Masque of the Red Death Quiz

What is the setting of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• deserted island

• busy city

• underground bunker

• secluded abbey

Who is the author of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• William Shakespeare

• J.K. Rowling

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Stephen King

What is the significance of the color red in the story?

• The color red has no significance in the story

• The color red symbolizes death and disease.

• The color red represents happiness and joy

• Red signifies peace and tranquility

What is the theme of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• The importance of wealth and social status

• The triumph of good over evil

• The inevitability of death and the inability to escape it

• The celebration of life and the joy of living

What is the 'Red Death' in the story?

• A romantic love interest

• A deadly disease

• A type of flower

• A mythical creature

What is the role of Prince Prospero in the story?

• Villain and antagonist

• Main character and wealthy nobleman

• Servant and loyal friend

• Peasant and commoner

How does the story end?

• the disease is cured and everyone lives happily ever after

• the disease mutates and turns everyone into zombies

• the disease disappears and the guests are miraculously saved

• all the guests succumb to the disease and die

What is the symbolism of the clock in the story?

• The clock symbolizes the joy of life and the celebration of existence.

• The clock symbolizes the importance of punctuality and time management.

• The clock symbolizes the unpredictability of the future and the need to live in the present.

• The clock symbolizes the passage of time and the inevitability of death.

What is the significance of the masquerade ball in the story?

• Emphasize the importance of honesty and truth

• Highlight the power of love and forgiveness

• Represent the joy and celebration of life

• Symbolize the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death

What is the message or moral of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• The importance of wealth and social status

• The inevitability of death and the futility of trying to escape it

• The celebration of life and the joy of living

• The power of love to conquer all obstacles